Happenings

The Friends of the William Jeanes Memorial Library 4051 Joshua Road Lafayette Hill, continue their Spring Book Sale 1 to 3 p.m. Fiction and nonfiction hardback and paperbacks, children’s books, coffee table art and history books and just added comicbook collections.

Earth Day Animal Habitat Restoration project begins 1 p.m. at Norristown Farm Park (park entrance: Barley Sheaf Drive and Germantown Pike, East Norriton, . Volunteers are needed to help with this Earth Day project. Ranger Mike Seasholtz will lead an effort to remove invasive plants from the park. Individuals, families (ages adult and children 9 and up), and groups are welcome. Bring work gloves, loppers, and hand saws if you have them. Meet in the office parking lot. Free; pre-registration is required by calling 610-270-0215.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Norristown Group of Alcoholics Anonymous holds an open AA 12-Step meeting at 5 p.m. every Sunday, at the Friends Fellowship Hall, 20 E. Jacoby St., Norristown. All are welcome to open meetings.

The Literacy Council of Norristown has English as a Second Language Classes at the First Presbyterian Church, DeKalb and Airy streets, Norristown, day and evening, every Monday and Wednesday. For more information, call 610-292-8515.

Soldier Care Packages items accepted daily for drop off at Stewart Middle School, 1315 W. Marshall St., Norristown, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Anyone who knows of someone who is deployed in the military can contact the group with name and an address so a package can be mailed. Information: 610-275-6870.

The Conshohocken Free Library, 301 Fayette St., holds Makin’ Musicpresented by the Music Training Center 12:20 to 12:50 p.m. This interactive music enrichment program is designed for babies and toddlers up to age 3. Information call 610-825-1656.

Lower Providence Community Library, 50 Parklane Drive, Eagleville, offers story time at 10:30 a.m. for infants to age 2 and at 11:15 a.m. older 2s and 3-year-olds. Money Smart Week @ Your Library takes place this week. The Lower Providence Community Library will host seven programs to promote financial literacy. Tonight’s topic at 7: Fundamentals of a Financial Plan, presented by Justin Bartolomucci, from Edward Jones.Money Smart Week @ Your Library was developed by the American Library Association in partnership with the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. For more information, visit http://www.chicagofed.org/webpages/education/msw/index.cfm. Library information: 610-666-6640 or www.lowerprovidencelibrary.org.

Royersford Free Public Library, 200 S. Fourth Ave., Royersford, offers story times, 10:15 a.m. for children of any age. Free, no registration required. Lego Club for grades 1 to 4 is at 4:15 to 5 p.m. Do not bring your own Legos. Information: www.mc-npl.org, choose Royersford Branch or call 610-948-7277.

William Jeanes Memorial Library, 4051 Joshua Road, Lafayette Hill, offers Reading Round Up for students in grades 6 to 12, 4:15 p.m. Mondays through May 6. Sign up required for each week child will attend; if child cannot attend on a registered week, please notify the library so a child on the waiting list will have a chance. Teen Buddies should contact Mrs. D. Bedtime Story Time is at 7 p.m. Andrew Quarino from the parks and recreation department will share stories related to Earth Day for children ages 2 to 6. who may wear their pajamas. No registration required. Informaton: www.jeaneslibrary.org or 610-828-0441.

Wissachickon Valley Public Library, Ambler Branch. 209 Race St., Ambler, Beading Group meets 1 p.m. first and third Monday. Dinner with the Author at 6 p.m. features Solomon Jones discussing ““The Last Confession.” Dinner at Bridget’s in Ambler. Payment, $36.54 due at registration. Information: 215-646-1072. Dr. Midey Chang provides free help for middle and high school students and tutors for GED at the library by appointment. To register, call 215-643-7775 and she will make contact.

Learn to line dance classes take place 7. to 8:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 1710 Bethlehem Pike (Mill Road), Flourtown. Sign in by 6:45 p.m. Learn Philly line, Soul line, and a little bit of Country line dancing. For information call Joanne 610-322-2986, joannemurray47@yahoo.com or Carol484-919-3690, cpiantone1519@comcast.net.

ORGANIZATIONS

Worcester Historical Society spring general meeting and program, “What’s the Buzz?”: A talk on the history of beekeeping and its role in American agriculture, 7:30 p.m., Farmers Union Hall, 2011 Valley Forge Road (Rt. 363), Center Point, Worcester. Information: www.worcesterhistorical.org

Knit-Knights Group meets 6:30 p.m. weekly at the Conshohocken Free Library, 301 Fayette St., Conshohocken. All are welcome to join in knitting, crocheting, conversation and “knit-networking” with a chance to learn new skills and share them in a relaxed environment. Numerous handmade items are donated to charity. Information: Peggy at 610-828-0568 or the library at 610-825-1656 or http://KnitKnights.com.

Collegeville Business Network Group (CBNG) weekly breakfast meeting, 8 to 9 a.m. at Collegeville Dinner, 290 E. Main St., Collegeville. Cost: $10. New members welcome. All attendees give a 30-second commercial. Opportunity to sign-up for 10-minute presentation. Business cards exchanged. Information: Barbara Ayling at 610-489-6881 or Babe4899@aol.com; or Rick Bergami at 484-921-4150.

The Liberty Belles are seeking women singers who would like to experience barbershop harmony. Rehearsals are Mondays at 7 p.m. at St. John’s U.C.C. Church, Main and Richardson streets, Lansdale. Ability to read music is helpful but not necessary. Information: 610-584-4238.

HEALTH

Montgomery County Health Department is using an appointment system for immunizations Immunizations remain free for residents. Call the Health Center nearest you to make an appointment: Norristown - 610-278-5145; Pottstown - 610-979-5040 or Willow Grove - 215-784-5415.

Free, informative, spinal care workshops on such topics as fibromyalgia, migraines, overall health and more will be given by Dr. Benjamin Grisafi, 6:15 p.m. at 507 W. Germantown Pike, East Norriton. Information: 610-275-3355.

RESALE SHOPS

Belfry Bargains Thrift Shop, operated by the Church of the Messiah, Route 202, just south of Sumneytown Pike, Gwynedd, is open 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Clothing, toys, bric-a-brac, housewares and collectibles. Donations also accepted. Information: 215-699-3441.

Crossroad Gift & Thrift Shop, 139 W. Main St., Norristown, a registered nonprofit thrift store, sells clothing for the whole family, small household items and furniture, Monday through Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with proceeds benefiting Mennonite Central Committee, a worldwide relief and service agency. MCC’s Counter-Top Collection Box Project for now is for support of churches and partner organizations to raise awareness about HIV and AIDS to provide treatment and nutrition for those who are ill for children who have been orphaned by AIDS. Visitors’ loose change helps greatly. Information: 610-275-3772.

Marian’s Attic, 255 Town Center Road, Valley Forge Shopping Center, King of Prussia, is open for donations and sales of gently used clothing, jewelry, decorator items, collectibles, artwork and housewares. Tax receipts are given. Shop hours: Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The shop benefits the programs of Laurel House, which provides a safe haven for abused women and their children. Information: 610-337-3068.

Conshohocken Recovery AA Group meets 8 p.m. at First Baptist Church, Fourth and Harry streets, Conshohocken, for those with alcohol and drug problems.

King of Prussia Alcoholics Anonymous meetings take place 7 a.m. daily at Upper Merion Baptist Church, Valley Forge and Gen. Steuben roads, King of Prussia, and at noon at Church of Christ, 590 W. Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, Monday through Friday.

Nar-Anon family group meeting, Bryn Mawr Group, 8:30 p.m. at Church of the Redeemer, New Gulph and Pennswood roads, Bryn Mawr. Beginners meet at 7:30 p.m. For further listing information or to leave message, call the Nar-Anon Hot Line at 215-446-8452.

Women coping with or surviving domestic violence meet Mondays, 6:30 to 8 p.m., in two Montgomery County locations. No charge. For information, call 1-800-642-3150.

Co-Dependents Anonymous Chestnut Hill Group meets 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Teenagers Inc., 105 Bethlehem Pike, Chestnut Hill, across the street from the Chestnut Hill East train station. Co-Dependents Anonymous is a 12-step fellowship of men and women whose common purpose is recovery from codependence and the development and maintenance of healthy relationships. Information: Chuck S. at 267-253-9562 or visit chcoda@cavtel.net.

Suicide Anonymous, a 12-step program to help people end chronic thoughts of suicide and death, meets first and third Mondays of the month at 7:30 p.m. at Montgomery County Human Services Center, Conference Room C, 1430 DeKalb St., Norristown. Entrance and parking off Fornance Street. Information: 484-580-8049.

Tender Transitions, a support group for all new moms, meets 11 a.m. Mondays at Pottstown Memorial Medical Center, 1600 E. High St., Pottstown, in the Maternity and Women’s Health Center, second floor. Information: 610-327-7213.

TUESDAY, APRIL 23

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Bookmobiles sponsored by the Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library will visit the following locations: CVS, 2000 Swamp Pike, New Hanover, noon to 4 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m., and Collegeville Shopping Center, Route 29 and Main St., Collegeville, noon to 4 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m.

Lower Providence Community Library, 50 Parklane Drive, Eagleville, offers story time is at 10:30 a.m. for infants to age 2 and at 11:15 a.m. older 2s and 3-year-old.Money Smart Week @ Your Library takes place this week. The Lower Providence Community Library continues to host programs to promote financial literacy. Tonight’s topic at 7 is What Smart Women Need to Know About Investing, presented by Kathie Lynn, from Janney Montgomery Scott Money Smart Week @ Your Library was developed by the American Library Association in partnership with the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. For more information, visit http://www.chicagofed.org/webpages/education/msw/index.cfm. Library information: 610-666-6640 or www.lowerprovidencelibrary.org.

Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library, 1001 Powell St., Norristown, presents Preschool Play and Learn at 10 a.m. for ages 4 to 6 with a caregiver. Children will learn skills they will need in school through stories, crafts and sensory play. Families Read/Familias Leen, 4 and 7 p.m. bilingual English/Spanish story time for the whole family, Stories, songs, fingerplays an introduction to American Sign Language. Free bilingual book. All ages. Information: 610-278-5100, ext. 205.

Perkiomen Valley Library at Schwenksville, corner of Second and Church streets in Schwenksville, holds has Baby Story Time, 11 a.m. for ages 6 to 24 months with adults. Stories, songs and finger plays. Registration requested. I nformation: 610-287-8360 or www.pvlibrary.net.

Royersford Free Public Library, 200 S. Fourth Ave., Royersford, holds story times at 10:15 a.m. for babis up to 24 months only and 11:15 a.m. for children of any age. April used book sale in the book room during regular hours when o evnets are scheduled. Information: 610-948-7277 or www.mc-npl.org, choose the Royersford Branch.

William Jeanes Library, 4051 Joshua Road, Lafayette Hill, has Books and Babes Story Time at 11:15 a.m. for babies up to about 1-year old and their caregivers for half hour of songs, movement and books. Free, registration required. Edwardian Ta program will be at 2:30 p.m. with food historian and certified tea specialist Judith Krall-Russo. Program supported by Institute of Museum and Library Services under provisions of Library Services and Technology Act, Funding from Friends ofthe Library providing refreshments. Registration required to ensure enough teapots, teacups, savories and sweets for all. Information: 610-828-0441 or www.jeaneslibrary.org.

Wissahickon Valley Public Library, Ambler Branch, 209 Race St., Ambler, features Miss Michelle’s story time for all ages at 10:30 a.m. Information: 215-646-1072 or www.wvpl.org.

Clothes Closet at New Hope Baptist Church, Oak and Green streets, Norristown, is open 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for distribution of clean, used clothes. Persons wishing to donate clean items only may bring them to the church from 10 to 11 a.m.

LeTip of King of Prussia meets for business networking 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m Tuesdays at Michael’s Deli, 130 Town Center Road, King of Prussia. Information: 215-527-8916.

LeTip Great Valley, a professional referral network, meets 7:01 to 8:31 a.m. Tuesdays for breakfast and networking at Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry, 1600 Paoli Pike, Malvern.

LeTip of Spring House holds a breakfast meeting Tuesdays from 7 to 8:30 a.m. Pied Piper II, 709 N Sumneytown Pike North Wales. LeTip is a professional organization with the primary purpose of giving and receiving qualified business leads. Information: 215-996-0830.

LeTip International Plymouth Meeting Chapter meets Tuesdays at Cedar Brook Country Club, 180 Penllyn Pike, Blue Bell. Arrive, 7 am.; meeting officially begins 7:16 a.m.; ends, 8:31 a.m. LeTip is a professional organization of men and women dedicated to the “highest standards of competence and service,” with the purpose of exchanging business tips, leads and referrals. The group is seeking new members in a number of categories. Guests always welcome.

Blue Bell Toastmasters Club meets at 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month at Marriott Courtyard, Route 202, directly across from Montgomeryville Mall. Those attending will learn to improve communication and leadership skills in a supportive environment. Information: www.bbtoast.org.

Chronic Pain Anonymous, a 12 step group for anyone suffering from chronic illness, meets at 7 p.m. at Valley Forge Medical Center on Germantown Pike in East Norriton. Main entrance at the back end of campus. Information: Tom Hudson at 610-539-8500.

Domestic violence support group for women coping with or surviving domestic violence, meets every Tuesday night, 7 to 8:30 p.m., at a confidential Montgomery County location. No charge. Information: 1-800-642-3150.

King of Prussia Alcoholics Anonymous meetings take place 7 a.m. daily at Upper Merion Baptist Church, Valley Forge and Gen. Steuben roads, King of Prussia, and at noon at Church of Christ, 590 W. Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, Monday through Friday.

Lunch Break Al-Anon for family and friends of alcoholics meets 12 to 12:45 p.m. at King of Prussia Church of Christ, 590 W. Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia. Information: 484-831-5385.

Food Addicts Anonymous, a support group for individuals who have a problem controlling the way they eat, with no dues, fees or weigh-ins, has a community public information meeting, 7:30 to 9 p.m. weekly at Mother of Divine Providence Church McGrory Hall, 333 Allendale Road, King of Prussia. Information: Rose at 610-272-0448 or visit www.foodaddicts.org.